Buyer - Distribution (Kansas City, Mo)

Bunzl Distribution NA • Kansas City, MO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Buyer for Bunzl Distribution, you will be responsible for strategically
restocking our Mid-Central regional warehouses. You will execute a queue of
purchasing activity which may be oriented by category, market, region, vendor or
customer. In this critical position, you will align, modify, and perform the
procurement process from demand through final disposition and is often the
primary representative of Bunzl to suppliers. You will have the opportunity to
work with both Domestic and Import vendors and will leverage our AS400 & Blue
Yonder systems for inventory tracking

This is a Mon- Fri, day shift role; sitting in our Kansas City, MO office.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2+ years of purchasing experience
• Analytical skills with the ability to use Microsoft Excel to drive decisions and communicate key performance trends.
• Understand the basics of negotiations and can pursue a predefined result.
• Ability to respond to multiple needs and priorities through open, professional communication.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and/or basic ordering principles.
• Knowledge of AS400 or Blue Yonder
• Experience in one of the following: demand planning, purchasing, freight, or warehousing.
• Experience with e-mail such as Outlook and other Microsoft Office products (e.g. Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• International/Import buying experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with global manufacturers and suppliers regarding orders, inventory and delivery timelines;
• Support supply through product selection, development, and sourcing;
• Monitor pricing, terms and KPIs with manufacturers and suppliers;
• Monitor inventory levels/inventory control among multiple warehouses and ensure maximum efficiency of warehouse space;
• Be a strong team member with peers and other key internal stakeholders, including purchasing, operations, warehouse, finance and sales;
• Deliver the on the KPI/metrics and objectives, ensuring that all actions are in sync with plan defined by local leadership. Metrics may include, but are not limited to:
• Buyer productivity – volume, value, turns, and overstock;
• Adherence to category management guidelines or demand plans that ensure preferred vendor relationships and products are core to every buying decision;
• Inventory balance granular to ordering characteristics and aged profile;
• Maintain vender relationships including service level and On Time and In Full (OTIF);
• Identification and capture of opportunities for one-time PBIT improvements;
• Negotiate will all levels of supplier contacts including key challenges in price, availability, lead time, and freight;
• Open to learning, coachable, and willing to volunteer to test new approaches.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits effective the 1st day of the month after 30 days
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick, Holidays and Personal Time
• 401K with generous company match
• Additional benefit information can be found on the Bunzl Careers home page under Benefits and Perks.
• Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees